Side-by-side technical data
BQ Aquaris VS Plus vs Sony Xperia L3
Comparison between BQ Aquaris VS Plus and Sony Xperia L3: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from BQ and Sony.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Aquaris VS Plus | Xperia L3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 2.7 |
Which one is for you?
BQ Aquaris VS Plus, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 282 ppi
Sony Xperia L3, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
- Weight
- 156 g
- against 183 g
- Usable Surface
- 75.6 %
- against 71.4 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aquaris VS Plus | Xperia L3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 42,000 | 78,894 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 233 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 723 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR4 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | Aquaris VS Plus | Xperia L3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold | Black, Gold, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 152.3 mm | 154 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 156 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.4 % | 75.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.4 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Aquaris VS Plus | Xperia L3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,400 mAh Best value | 3,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | USB Power Delivery, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Aquaris VS Plus | Xperia L3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px Best value | 1,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi Best value | 282 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,818 :1 |
| Display Features | Dinorex Glass, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Gorilla Glass 5, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Aquaris VS Plus | Xperia L3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Aquaris VS Plus | Xperia L3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Aquaris VS Plus | Xperia L3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aquaris VS Plus | Xperia L3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 3G, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, DLNA, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Aquaris VS Plus | Xperia L3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Aquaris VS Plus | Xperia L3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | I3312, I4312, I4332, I3322 |
